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This page focuses on shows and events more or less in chronological order. Click the Stories button below to learn more about the work I’ve shared. If you are interested in my participating in your storytelling/performance event, please contact me. Thank you.Fresh Meat Chicago
January 13, 2019 @ The Celtic Knot, Evanston.
Join me–just me–as I workshop a new work-in-progress long-form story!
The Story: Track Names Handwritten & Glittered: A Memoir Mix Tape
Mortified Chicago
December 1, 2018 @ Lincoln Hall, Lincoln Park, Chicago.
A return to the Mortified stage to join Robert Kingett in telling his amazing story.
Is This a Thing?
November 12, 2018 @ O’Shaughnessy’s, Ravenswood, Chicago.
The Theme: The Facts of Life
The Story: Salzburg
Waxing & Waning: A Literary Journal Issue 02 Release Party!
November 27, 2017 @ The Family Wash/Garage Coffee, East Nashville.
The Story (Nonfiction): Swim Lessons ~ featured in the issue.
The Story (Fiction): Survival
A celebration of the new issue of Waxing & Waning from April Gloaming Publishing.
August 28, 2017 @ Parnassus Books, Nashville.
The Theme: Words
The Story: More Than Words
TenX9 Nashville teams up with The Porch Writers’ Collective for this special edition of the long running live lit show.
June 2-3, 2017 @ The Clarence Brown Lab Theatre, University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
The Story: Teeter Todd
February 12, 2017 @ Heartland Cafe, Rogers Park, Chicago.
The Sentence: “I don’t remember much about it.”
The Story: Written in Sharpie
September 30, 2016 @ Brisku’s Bistro and Bar, Irving Park, Chicago.
The Story: Playing Bingo with Wally
September 21, 2016 @ Laugh Out Loud Theater, North Center, Chicago.
The Story: Drama 101
May 11, 2016 @ The Logan Theatre. Logan Square, Chicago.
The Theme: So Bad It’s Awesome
The Story: A Love Poem for Sleepaway Camp
April 18, 2016 @ The Book Cellar, Lincoln Square, Chicago.
The Story: Treat Me Well
April 11, 2016 @ O’Shaughnessy’s, Ravenswood, Chicago.
The Theme: Are You There God, It’s Me..?
The Story: Silencing the Creaks or The Final Word (2016 revision).
July 13, 2015 @ O’Shaughnessy’s, Ravenswood, Chicago.
The Theme: Your Song
The Story: Tape 1, Side A, Song 1
April 16, 2015 @ Ravenswood Used Books, Ravenswood, Chicago.
The Story & The Poem: In My Tribe; A Homecoming
February 14, 2015 @ Mayne Stage, Rogers Park, Chicago.
The Theme: Valentine Shmalentine
The Story: Mike & Amy TLA OR Never Tear Us Apart
January 27, 2015 @ Uncommon Ground, Lakeview, Chicago.
The Theme: Starting Over
The Story: Drive Safely
You're Being Ridiculous @ Fillet of Solo
January 24, 2015 @ Lifeline Theatre, Rogers Park, Chicago.
The Theme: Desire
The Story: The Real World: Me
December 14, 2014 @ Towbar, Rogers Park, Chicago.
The Sentence: “I felt like I was part of a freak show.”
The Story: In My Tribe
November 7, 2014 @ Mary’s Attic, Andersonville, Chicago.
The Theme: Confession
The Story: It’s Try and Love Me if You Can
October 15, 2014 @ Schubas Tavern (upstairs), Lakeview, Chicago.
The Story: If I Hadn’t Burnt That Lampshade…
July 23, 2014 @ Uncommon Ground, Lakeview, Chicago.
The Theme: Love Stories
The Story: Dance of the Ring
April 15, 2014 @ The Playground, Lakeview, Chicago.
The Theme: Encounters With Strangers
The Story: Drama 101
April 14, 2014 @ O’Shaughnessy’s Public House, Ravenswood, Chicago.
The Theme: You Just Don’t Understand
The Story: If I Hadn’t Burnt that Lampshade…
April 12, 2014 @ The Venue, South Loop, Chicago.
The Story: Teeter Todd
February 26, 2014 @ The Black Rock Pub, Chicago.
The Theme: Defining Moments
The Story: Angry Young Man
– October 2016 as part of the Chicago Podcast Festival @ Adventure Stage, Chicago.
The Story: Mike & Amy TLA
– September 21, 2013 @ Schubas Tavern, Chicago.
The Story: Angry Young Man (LISTEN)
– December 10, 2011 @ Schubas Tavern, Chicago.
The Story: Mike & Amy TLA
– March 2011 @ The Beat Kitchen, Chicago.
The Story: Mike & Amy TLA
October 14, 2012 @ Swim Cafe, West Town, Chicago
Inaugural show!
The Story: Blaming Richard Marx
June 20 & 21, 2011 @ Strawdog Theatre’s Hugen Hall Cabaret, Uptown, Chicago.
The Story: An Ernie Yes or No
March 8, 2011 @ The Hopleaf Bar, Andersonville, Chicago.
The Story: The Residents
January 19, 2011 @ The Black Rock Pub, Northcenter, Chicago.
Inaugural show!
The Story: More Than Words
– November 4, 2010 @ UnCommon Ground, Chicago.
As Featured Reader
The Story: Saint Kathy The Mouse
– September 2010 @ Uncommon Ground, Chicago.
As open mic performer.
The Story: Is Jimmy Stackpool Singing Too?
– June 2010 @ Uncommon Ground, Chicago.
As open mic performer.
The Story: The PB Club
NewTown Writers: Solo Homo 8
June 21-23, 2010 @ Strawdog Theatre’s Hugen Hall Cabaret, Uptown, Chicago.
The Story: Dance of the Ring
July 9, 2010: Encore Presentation at the Milwaukee Gay Arts Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
February 15, 2010 @ The Book Cellar, Lincoln Square, Chicago.
The Story: Playing Guns
NewTown Writers: Solo Homo 7
June 22-24, 2009 @ Strawdog Theatre’s Hugen Hall Cabaret, Uptown, Chicago.
The Story: Is Jimmy Stackpool Singing Too?
NewTown Writers: Solo Homo 5
March 5-7 2007 @ Live Bait Theatre, Lakeview, Chicago.
The Story: The Death of a Jock
NewTown Writers: Working Stiffs 5
June 2006 @ Bailiwick Art Center, Lakeview, Chicago.
The Story: The Two Turns of Table 12: A Waiter’s Tale
NewTown Writers: Solo Homo 4
March 13-14, 2006 @ Bailiwick Art Center, Lakeview, Chicago.
The Story: The PB Club
Blue Moon Studio Theater: Solo in Blue
February 2006 @ Kate the Great’s Book Emporium, Chicago.
The Theme: Blue
The Story: Teeter Todd
NewTown Writers: Working Stiffs 4
June 13 & 15, 2005 @ Bailiwick Art Center, Lakeview, Chicago.
The Story: Route 36
NewTown Writers: Solo Homo 3
February 21-22, 2005 @ Bailiwick Art Center, Lakeview, Chicago.
The Story: Silencing the Creaks
NewTown Writers: Working Stiffs 3
June 20-21, 2004 @ Bailiwick Art Center, Lakeview, Chicago.
The Story: The Residents
NewTown Writers: Solo Homo
April 27, 2003 @ Bailiwick Art Center, Lakeview, Chicago.
The Story: Even Me
NewTown Writers: Working Stiffs
June 2002 @ Bailiwick Art Center, Chicago, Lakeview.
The Story: The Two Turns of Table 12: A Waiter’s Tale